The association between social support and levels of psychological distress in pregnant women in Australia
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2014
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The purpose of this study was to explore associations between forms of social support and levels of psychological distress during pregnancy. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis of 2,743 pregnant women from south-east Queensland, Australia, was conducted utilising data collected between 2007-2011 as part of the Environments for Healthy Living (EFHL) project, Griffith University. Psychological distress was measured using the Kessler 6; social support was measured using the following four factors: living with a partner, living with parents or in-laws, self-perceived social network, and area satisfaction. Data were analysed using an ordered logistic regression model controlling for a range of socio-demographic factors. Results: There was an inverse association between self-perceived strength of social networks and levels of psychological distress (OR = 0.77; 95%CI: 0.70, 0.85) and between area satisfaction and levels of psychological distress (OR = 0.77; 95%CI: 0.69, 0.87). There was a direct association between living with parents or in-laws and levels of psychological distress (OR = 1.50; 95%CI: 1.16, 1.96). There was no statistically significant association between living with a partner and the level of psychological distress of the pregnant woman after accounting for household income. Conclusion: Living with parents or in-laws is a strong marker for psychological distress. Strategies aiming to build social support networks for women during pregnancy have the potential to provide a significant benefit. Policies promoting stable family relationships and networks through community development could also be effective in promoting the welfare of pregnant women. |
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Sciknow Publications Ltd |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/73891/1/Manuscript_6th_Jan_2013.pdf http://manuscript.sciknow.org/uploads/ijmch/pub/ijmch_1386733993.pdf DOI:10.12966/ijmch.02.03.2014 Mervin, Merehau Cindy, Byrnes, Joshua, Shibl, Rania, Scuffham, Paul, & Cameron, Cate (2014) The association between social support and levels of psychological distress in pregnant women in Australia. International Journal of Maternal and Child Health, 2(1), pp. 21-26. |
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Copyright 2014 The Author(s) Creative Common Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) |
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QUT Business School; School of Accountancy |
Palavras-Chave | #111706 Epidemiology #111707 Family Care #Psychological Distress, Social Support, Pregnant Women, Public Health |
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Journal Article |